Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balnacraig
In or near Torphins.
Balnacraig — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balnacraig is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Balnacraig is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its significant historical value, although specific details regarding its findings or era are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1211, -2.6569
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: node/8090395551 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnacraig?
- Balnacraig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4PQ).
- What is Balnacraig?
- Balnacraig — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balnacraig?
- Drivers can use postcode AB31 4PQ.
- Is Balnacraig free to visit?
- Yes, Balnacraig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balnacraig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4PQ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.